Truss



May 3, 1949- B. CHALK l 2,469,260

TRUSS l Filed Jan. 5, 1947 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 ,Ben/nei yh/@276 MMMWM v May 3, 1949- B. CHALK 2,469,260

TRUSS 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Jan. 3, 1947 ennef zaZf M l 9M Patented May 3, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE TRUSS Bennett Chalk, Far Rockaway, N. Y.

Application January 3,

i claim. l

This invention relates to a truss `and more particularly to an improved truss having an elastic body encircling portion to which the pad and its supporting strips may be attached` It is an object of this invention to provide an improved truss of the kind to be more specifically described hereinafter, which may be worn over other pleces of underclothing, thereby removing and preventing any irritation due to the contact of the elastic portion with the skin of the wearer.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved truss of this kind which is so constructed and arranged to provide a truss which will hold the pad secure in the desired location on the wearers body, while completely avoiding hip and leg strain by increasing the effective area of the support of the pad over the lower part of the wearers body, thereby providing a comfortable t.

Still another object of this invention is to provide an improved truss of this kind in which the metal parts are held out of contact with the wearer, thus adding to the comfort of the use of this article and in which the pads or cushions are securely held against inadvertent movement from their desired position.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide an improved girdle of this kind which may be made in several standard sizes and shapes which, lby virtue of the elasticity of the upper support or girdle portion, may readily conform itself to the intermediate size and shape of any particular wearer, thereby precluding the necessity and added expense of adjusting and regulating the garment.

A further object of this invention is to provide an improved air cushion or pad in combination with an enlarged supporting member or girdle for securely holding the pad in place.

With the above and other objects in view, my invention consists in the arrangement, combination and details of construction disclosed in the drawings and specication, and then more particularly pointed out in the appended claim.

In the drawings,

Figure 1 is a front elevation of a truss constructed according to an embodiment of this invention,

Figure 2 is a transverse section line 2-2 of Figure 1,

Figure 3 is a fragmentary section taken on the line 3-3 of Figure 1,

Figure 4 is a fragmentary line 4-4 of Figure 1,

taken on the section taken on the 1947, Serial No. 720,123

(Cl. 12S-96) i with a rectangular cutout Aof said strap so that the 'bifurcated providing a pair of Figure 5, is a fragmentary front elevation of one strap, partly broken away,

Figure 6 is a fragmentary front elevation of the lower portion of the girdle with the straps and pad removed,

Figure 7 is a fragmentary elevation, partly broken away, of the attachment of the crotch strap to the inside of the rear of the girdle,

Figure 8 is a detail section taken on the line 8-8 of Figure 1.

Referring to the drawings, the numeral I0 designates generally a truss which yis formed of a resilient upper supporting section or girdle II, at the lower end of which a pad I2 is fixed. The girdle portion II is formed of a resilient material and is adapted to be placed about the hips of the wearer and is provided at its opposite sides with a metal stave as I4 which extends vertically along the outer edge of the girdle for giving the girdle its shape and support.

The staves I4 are of metal, or bone, or other suitable material and are covered with fabric throughout their length. Short sections of staves, as I5, are fixed to the girdle on the front thereof and extend downwardly a short distance from the upper edge. The staves I5 are similar to those described as I4 but of a much shorter length.

The lower front edge of the girdle I I is formed I6 which extends substantially the length of the entire front edge. The cutout or recess I6 is open at the bottom, having only three sides, an upper edge as I'I, and opposite side edges I8 and I9.

The pad I2 is adapted to be fixed to the girdle by a strap 20 fixed to the pad at one end of said strap and fixed to the girdle at the other end pad I2 is disposed adjacent one end as I8, of the cutout I6, with the pad proper in the corner of the recess. An elastic horizontal strap or pad supporting member 2l is fixed at one end to the other side I9 of the recess IG and extends along the length of the recess. The other end of the strap 2l is laterally extending arms 22.

Buttonholes as 24 are provided along the length of the arms 22 for engagement with the buttons 25 fixed on the rear side of the pad I2. A plurality of buttonholes 24 are provided along the length of thearms 22 to permit `adjusting the length of the strap 2| and the tension on the pad I2. The strap ZI secures the pad I2 horizontally in the desired position on the wearer. For adjusting and securing the pad I2 vertically may come in contact with relative to the wearer, and to the girdle, a vertical strap 26 is provided. The vertical or crotch strap 26 is formed of resilinet material and is fixed at one end to the lower rear edge of the girdle |I on one side thereof, substantially in back of the pad I2 as the pad I2 is normally disposed on one side of the girdle.

A reinforcing strip of more durable material as 21, is provided as a lbacking for attaching the strap 26. An arm 28, having an elongated slot 29 therein is fixed to the other end of the strap 26 and is adapted to be secured to the buttons 25 on the pad |2 below the arms 24 of the strap 2| for holding the pad in the desired vertical position on the wearer. The pad I2 of this truss is formed with a metal backing plate 30 upon which a concavo-convex rubber body 3| is supported. A fabric covering 32 is placed loosely about the body 3|, the inner edges thereof being placed between the body 3| and the plate, 30.

An outer covering 31| is placed about the body 3| over the covering 32 and is attached by sew- 'ing or other suitable fastening devices to a similar outer covering 35 on the rear side of the plate 30 for attaching the pad to the plate. The outer covering 34 is 4made of chamois `to provide a soft and smooth contacting surface on the inner lside of the pad, as the inner surface of the pad -I2 the skin of the user.

A truss formed in the manner described above lixedly supports the pad I2 in any desired position on the ybody lof theperson yandthe girdle portion or upper member of the truss is of such a completely avoided. The upper or girdle portion permits the free movement Aof the body of the user without interfering in any way, while comfortably supporting the pad against 4any movement in any direction.

vIt is not necessary with the use of a truss of elastic body encircling girdle,

` edge of said girdle being upwardly oset forming a rectangular .notch thereacross, a horizontally extending strap secured to said girdle at one l end of lsaid notch and extending over the edge 'Number of the girdle, a resilient pad flxedly carried by said strap and engaging in said notch, a resilient horizontal strap xedly secured to the edge of the girdle Aat the opposite end of saidnotch, a resilient vertical strap xedly connected `to the lower rear `edge of said girdle and depending therefrom, and correlated inter-engaging fastening means carried by said pad and the free ends of said resilient straps for adjusting lthe pad-vertically and horizontally on vthe wearer.

` i BENNETT CHALK. REFERENCES ICITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:r

UNITED ySTATES PATENTS Name Zorn FOREIGN PATENTS Country 'Date Great Britain (1907) Aug, 27,1907 Great Britain Aug. 24, 1923 Number 'Date Apr, .25, 1922 

